formulir

Formulir is a document or template containing fields to be filled with information. In Indonesian, the term is widely used to refer to forms used in administration and commerce, whether on paper or in digital form. The word is borrowed from European languages such as Dutch or French, both deriving from Latin roots related to shape or form.

Forms standardize data collection across activities such as applications, registrations, orders, surveys, and consent. They typically include labeled fields, instructions, and validation rules, as well as dates, places for signatures, and sometimes attachments. Many forms are designed to be reusable templates with version management and predefined data types.

Common types include application forms, registration forms, order forms, feedback or survey forms, tax or government forms, and consent or authorization forms. In the digital environment, forms are usually created with HTML or app interfaces, supporting input types such as text, date, number, select menus, checkboxes, and file uploads. Accessibility and localization are important, with clear labels, logical order, and error messages that are understandable by assistive technologies.

Privacy and security considerations are central: forms collect personal or sensitive information, so data minimization, secure transmission, storage, and retention policies, as well as consent mechanisms, are standard practices in many jurisdictions.

History and usage: forms have long been a core element of bureaucratic and commercial processes, evolving from paper templates to connected digital systems that interface with databases and workflows.